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Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Marine Iguana Facts Most notably, the remarkable Marine Iguana constitutes a very special species. This holds true because, to our knowledge, it remains the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean. This, therefore, makes it the only known marine reptile on earth. Plus, look at this face. Does […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2Ionnz4 Photographer: terr-bo Golden Armadillo Lizard Facts The remarkable Golden Armadillo Lizard represents a species of lizard endemic to certain desert regions. It also remains a unique species of animal. Its rather fascinating defense mechanism constitutes rolling into a tight ball, which makes it appear larger to would-be predators. This action also presents would-be […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2pWnZSC Photographer: Mark Kostitch Spiny Bush Viper Facts The small but deadly Spiny Bush Viper has managed to surprise herpetologists. This species of snake has proven to be far more toxic than researchers previously thought. It generally inhabits regions far from humans. As a result, this animal has not been well studied. In addition, it […]Read More
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Facts Most notably, the magnificent Loggerhead Sea Turtle remains the largest hard-shelled turtle. Further, only the Leatherback Sea Turtle, which lacks a hard shell, exceeds it in terms of sheer size. For the moment, the IUCN currently lists the impressive species as Vulnerable. Quite unfortunately, the amazing reptile faces now serious threats […]
Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts Perhaps most notably, the truly magnificent Leatherback Sea Turtle is a legitimate giant of its kind. That’s because this fabulous animal still remains the largest of all known living turtles. Furthermore, this remarkable creature also constitutes the fourth heaviest of all living reptiles. Only three of the modern crocodilians surpass it […]
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Facts Most notably, the graceful and gorgeous Hawksbill Sea Turtle is a rapidly disappearing species. Because of this, the reptile has been listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN since 1996. Furthermore, experts estimate that the population of this remarkable species has declined by about 80% in the last 100-135 years. Rather […]
Mary River Turtle Facts The remarkable Mary River Turtle represents a highly unusual variety of reptile, as you can see for yourself. In addition to being rather different from many other turtles, it bears the distinction of not being identified until in 1994. Sadly, this distinctive species also has an extremely restricted range of habitation, […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2IbACmA Photographer: Pinku Halder CC License: https://bit.ly/1xMszCg Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts The term Olive Ridley Sea Turtle serves as the common name for the rather amazing Lepidochelys olivacea. Although somewhat lengthy, the common name nevertheless remains descriptive. In addition, this fascinating sea creature forms the smallest of all known types of sea turtle. […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2etCOqP Tiger Rattlesnake Facts The most noteworthy fact about a Tiger Rattlesnake is that the animal is the most dangerous species of all rattlesnake. The quantity of venom injected with a bite is less than that of similar species. Yet, the venom contains a powerful mix of neurotoxins and mycotoxins which often leads to muscle death. The endemic […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2Or0897 Photographer: Brocken Inaglory CC License: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Green Sea Turtle Facts You would think that the Green Sea Turtle has a green shell and body, right? But, despite the quite common assumption, that’s not the reason for it. The real reason for its name is rather far more colorful. The actual source of the […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2Qx7WYs Photographer: Mithun.M.Das CC License: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi Green Anaconda Facts The Green Anaconda serves as the name of a large and powerful non-venomous species of a boa constrictor. It also remains the heaviest, and the second longest known species of snake still extant. The Green Anaconda evolved as endemic to a region of South America, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2SRqSmG Photographer: Christopher Watson CC License: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Thorny Dragon Facts The Thorny Dragon is a species of lizard endemic to Australia. This animal is so unique that it is the only species currently classified within its genus. This unique reptile was first described by the noted biologist John Edward Gray, in 1841. The Thorny […]
Source: http://bit.ly/28Se9ZA Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle Facts The Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle serves as the name for a rather magnificent creature. Quite sadly, however, it is also one of the most endangered sea turtles in all the world. This holds true due to the fact that perhaps fewer than 1,000 breeding females still exist. For […]
